BMW 3 series 1983 E30 Sedan

This generation of BMW 3 series E30 has been produced from January, 1983 to January, 1991. We can provide information about 32 modifications of this generation. 1983 BMW 3 series is available with four wheel (4x4) drive (4 versions) and classical rear wheel drive (28 versions). Four wheel drive models have AWD (all wheel drive) system (power is automatically distributed between the wheel axles).

This BMW is available with nine petrol engines with displacement from 1.6 to 2.7 litres and power of from 90 to 170 horsepower un two diesel engines with displacement 2.4 litres and power of from 86 to 116 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (16 versions), as well as automatic (16 versions) gearbox.

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BMW 3 series 1983 E30 sedan average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 7.8 to 10 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 6.9 to 7.3 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient BMW 3 series 1983 E30 sedan petrol engine version is BMW 318i, consuming 7.8 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient BMW 3 series 1983 E30 sedan diesel - BMW 324d for 100 kilometers consumes 6.9 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, BMW 3 series real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 6 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +10% for petrol engines and the same for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific BMW 3 series modification.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 8.3 seconds has BMW 325i version, conversely the tardiest one is BMW 324d reaching this speed only in 18 seconds. The maximum top speed is 218 km/h for the 2.5 petrol 6-cylinder 170 hp version (BMW 325i).

Lenght of BMW 3 series is 432 cm, it is medium size car. BMW 3 series gross weight is from 1490 to 1780 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 5 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles.

This BMW is quite costly - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 4400 €. Users calculated BMW 3 series 1983 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2400 € cost per year and 0.25 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 55%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 27% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of BMW 3 series for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about BMW 3 series prices and costs.

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BMW 3 series prices

BMW 3 series 1983 - 1991 sedan price in Latvia is from 2000 € to 8500 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles BMW 3 series price is very high - BMW 3 series is more than two times more expensive then average sedans of this age (compare sedans 1983 - 1991 prices). BMW 3 series high price can be explained by its quality above average (see below), therefore this BMW could be reasonable purchase in long term perspective.